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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:312
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtsLots with images:294
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:213
Date:22-Feb-2022
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A Chinese sang-de-boeuf bottle vase, the bottle shaped body covered in a thick deep red tone glaze thinning to a greyish tone to the rim. 19th/20th century. Some chipping at the foot due to kiln attachment. Height 35 cm.
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An old Chinese bowl, reputedly song dynasty, celadon glaze, flared form. Diameter 16.8 cm.
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An old Chinese blue and white bowl, reputedly Yuan dynasty, the curving sides painted in blue with scrolling florals. Diameter 13.5 cm. Height 10 cm.
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A Chinese meiping vase, the stoneware body with cream slip highlighted with restrained dark brown painted leafy and floral scrolls, narrow short flared neck. Song dynasty style. Height 38.8 cm.
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A carved and painted Chinese wooden bust of Kuanyin, with some distress to the old paint finish
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A quality 20th century Japanese gilded bronze standing buddha, with elaborate headdress, draped robes, holding a lotus flower to the left hand, the right in downwards pose, upon a lotus throne. Height 31.5 cm. In fitted wood box.
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An early Japanese figure of the bodhisattva Avalokite'vara (Kannon), carved and pigmented soft wood, seated cross legged with upturned soles, the forearms placed asymmetrically with hands in apana mudra. Scattered distress to paint surface. 57 x 38 x 80 cm
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A pair of Japanese Imari bottle vases, traditional patterns and colourway. Height 31 cm.
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A small Japanese wood precious objects chest, lavishly decorated with engraved brass corner plates to all drawers and the top, strapping to the front and with additional brass detail, brass carrying handle to the top. 34.5 x 25 x 24.5 cm.
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Four Japanese Meiji period Imari plates, the centre decorated with a fishing scene, the border with floral panels, ho-ho birds and stylised dragons, the exterior with Japanese motifs, in traditional Imari tones with rich gilt embellishment, scalloped rim, four-character mark to base. Diameter 21 cm.
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A superb Japanese vermillion lacquered 'Hari-Bako' sewing box, quality maki-e gold paintings with shell inlay featuring a butterflies and a pair of leafy rondels with tassel fringe. The hinged lid and four drawers include contents. C1930. Height 262 W.323 D.19.1 cm.
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A quality Japanese Taisho period bronze hibachi, cast in relief and engraved with extensive mountainous landscapes and buildings, signed Goro Saburo (' '), eventually Gorosaburo XI. The Kanaya family founded their foundry in Kyoto (Kioto) in 1581. The artist here, Kanaya Gorosaburo XI (1870-1928) was from the eleventh generation of the family of artists in Kyoto. The firm's bronze wares are represented in many prestigious collections, including the Rijksmuseum, National Victoria Museum in Melbourne, and…
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A c1.900 silver mounted nut vesta, decorative serpentine band, shield and striker mounts.
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A late Victorian silver and marble paperweight, in the form of a tree stump supporting a black smith's anvil, on a square variegated marble base, a later George V penny inset into the tree stump, Birmingham 1898 by Douglas clock Co.
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An early 1900s silver and tortoiseshell dressing table set, mirror, two brushes, two clothes brush and comb, in original fitted case, Birmingham 1917 by Walker & Hall.
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A late Victorian silver photo frame, gadrooned border with pair of love birds perching on a flaming torch and a quiver of arrows to the top, flowers to the base, Birmingham 1898 by Deakin & Francis Ltd. 13 x 19.5 cm.
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A NZ silver wine funnel, the bowl with hand beaten detail, by William hall Cochrane, stamped 925, Whc and a fern leaf, 129gm.
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An early 20th century three-piece silver tea set, of fluted oval section, teapot with ebony handle and finial, the creamer and sugar basin with scroll handles. Sheffield 1912. Approx. 694gm.
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A silver three-piece tea set, oval shape, the pot with a domed hinged cover and ebonised handle and finial. Chester 1911. Total 912gm.
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A Georgian revival four-piece silver tea service, the teapot and hot water pot have brown Bakelite handles, together with a sugar bowl and milk jug, Birmingham 1948. 2148gm.
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A silver cream jug with a rare assay mark, of plain baluster shape raised on a circular spreading foot and with double scroll handle, the spout with drop-finial detail. Chester assay office with the final date letter mark of the office only used from 1 July-24 August 1962. Maker's mark for Robinson & Co. 208gm. Height 10 cm.
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A silver porringer style bowl, circular, raised on conforming spreading foot with two acanthus capped handles issuing from the rim and with an applied frieze of stylised acanthus leaves encircling the lower body. Birmingham 1929 by Barker Brothers silver Ltd. 275gm
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An uncommon Edwardian silver table epergne, the tall central trumpet above four smaller issuing from a central support, flared lobed circular weighted base. Height 38.8 cm. 640gm. Actual silver weight. London 1902 by Henry Wilkinson & Co.
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A Victorian silver fruit basket, pierced decoration to the rim, engraved decoration to the centre, swing handle, raised on shell and hoof feet, handle has been repaired. London 1862 by John Kilpatrick. 26 x 19 x 7.5 cm. 524gm.
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A rare cased set of four George II and III silver gilt apostle spoons, each with fig shaped bowls and finials depicting St Andrew, St Simon, St Luke and St Thomas, each apostle surmounted by a sacred dove nimbus; the first London 1739 attributed to Thomas Wildman, the second London 1767 by Thomas & William Chawner, the third London 1737 obscured maker's mark, the fourth London 1776 by William Collings.
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A George III silver long handled spoon, round bowl, London 1785 by Hester Bateman, 86gm. Length 28 cm.
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A George III silver pie spoon, Old English pattern, crested: a five leaved branch. London 1800 by William Eley & William Fearn, 112gm. Length 30 cm.
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A pair of early Victorian silver fish servers, pierced fish decoration to the knife blade and engraving to the fork tines, embossed roses to both handles, London 1859 by Elizabeth and John Eaton.
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An Edwardian Art Nouveau silver handled cake knife and fork, in original fitted box, Birmingham 1905 possibly by Jones & Crompton.
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An early 20th century silver angel of Victory, arms and wings outstretched and on turned wooden base, Sheffield 1918 by Martin Hall & Co. Height 10 cm (not including base).
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A set of Edwardian boxed silver salts, the small open filigree patterned bucket shaped salts with green glass liners and matching spoons, in original box, Birmingham 1906 by Walker & Hall.
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A pair of Italian 800 silver candelabra, each with two scrolling light branches issuing from a round decorative base with central finial, 662gm. 29 x 16.5 cm.
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A substantial Amboss (Austria) stainless steel cutlery set, principally a ten-place setting excluding fish knives and forks (eight each), nine teaspoons and six serving spoons, plus approximately thirty additional utensils. This pattern 2050 designed by Oswald Haerdtl. Oswald Haerdtl was an important Austrian architect and whose designs have been shown and are in many major Museum collections, including the Museum of modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian design Museum.…
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Early 19th century American artist unknown, portrait of Catherine Burton (Nourse) Cooke (1759-1833), oil on canvas on board, unsigned, portrait sitters' details verso. 67 x 57 cm. Note: Catherine was born in London and died in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States. Family history notes that this portrait was painted in Kentucky by a noted early portrait artist. Provenance: Inherited by our vendor through Nourse family descent.
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A lady's Omega 18ct yellow gold de Ville wristwatch, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and date aperture, black stitched leather strap. The back # 53690539. With grey leather wallet enclosing warranty card dated 22-02-93.
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A Victorian ebonised circular cased fusee drive wall clock, the cream dial with Roman numerals and probably the retailer's name 'W. Littlejohn & Son Wellington'. Diameter 32.5 cm. Includes heavy brass drop bob pendulum.
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An uncommon 19th century American Waterbury banjo player Blinking eye clock, Connecticut, c.1875, cast iron, his eyes move up and down with the beat of the clock, original 30-hour movement, the original paint and dial showing some wear commensurate with age. Working with key . The cases for these clocks were made by the Bradley and Hubbard Manufacturing Company.
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A rubellite loose gemstone, 7.5ct, octagon cut. With Aig report noting 'Natural tourmaline (Rubellite)'.
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A kunzite loose gemstone, 7.54ct, oval facet cut. With Aig report.
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A colonial 9ct gold and pounamu pendant, gold frame with engraved gold cap, contemporary black cord with pounamu toggle.
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A Victorian gold mourning brooch, oval stepped form with central star framed seed pearl highlighted with blue enamel, tapered bead borders. Tested as 14ct gold. Length 4.5 cm. 9.8gm. In original Morocco leather deep red/purple velvet lined box
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A retro 9ct rose gold and citrine brooch, the emerald cut citrine of approx. 1.6 x 13.5 cm, flanked by a scrolling bow to one side.
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An impressive Art Deco platinum, aquamarine and diamond set brooch, of large oval form with central emerald cut bright toned aquamarine in rub-over mount framed by a pierced geometric design set with 92 rose cut diamonds, two small further aquamarines to each end. 53.8 cm.
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A 14ct rose gold, pink sapphire and diamond, tennis bracelet, nineteen oval cut, medium purplish-pink sapphires (eye clean clarity - slightly included), claw set with two round brilliant cut diamonds between each sapphire, (G-I colour, SI2-I2 clarity), push clasp, with two safety catches, TSW 16.00ct, TDW 1.00ct, length 17.5 cm.
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A 14ct gold sapphire and diamond tennis bracelet, eighteen oval cut Royal Blue sapphires (eye clean clarity), claw set and with three round brilliant cut diamonds set between each sapphire, (H-J colour, SI1-I2 clarity), TSW 26.96ct, TDW 0.60ct, with push clasp and safety catch, length 17 cm.
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A 14ct white gold, sapphire and diamond triple line bracelet, forty-eight marquise cut Royal Blue, sapphires (eye clean clarity), claw set in three rows, alternating with ninety-six round brilliant cut diamonds (H-J colour, SI1-I1 clarity), TSW 9.30ct, TDW 1.75ct, push clasp, with safety catch, length 17 cm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, fifty-nine round brilliant cut diamonds claw set, (colour D-G, clarity Vs- SI2), TDW 5.21ct, push clasp with safety catches.
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An 18ct gold and diamond bracelet, twenty round links each set with an oval brilliant cut fancy yellow diamond, surrounded by a halo of twelve small round brilliant cut fancy yellow diamonds, with an outer halo of eighteen round brilliant cut white diamonds, TDW of white diamonds 2.51ct, TDW of fancy yellow diamonds 6.22ct, push clasp with two safety catches.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, thirty-three diamond set clusters each comprising five round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set, (colour G-I, clarity I2-I3), TDW 8.43ct, push clasp with two safety catches.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, one hundred and sixty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a double row, (colour G-J, clarity I1-I3), TDW 4.61ct, push clasp with two safety catches.
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An 18ct gold and diamond tennis bracelet, ninety-seven princess cut diamonds channel set (colour F-L, clarity Vs-I2), TDW 2.51ct, push clasp with two safety catches.
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An impressive 9ct yellow gold multi charm bracelet, the 16 various charms include an ebony carved head, elephant, Welsh dragoon, fob swivel etc. 90.9gm.
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A 9ct gold belcher link bracelet, large spring clasp, 17.92gm.
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A 9ct gold fancy link bracelet, the six textured twisted links joined by substantial rings, heart padlock clasp with safety chain, 18.50gm.
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A 22ct gold bracelet, articulated mesh links, S hook clasp, stamped 916, 16.58gm.
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A c.1900 9ct rose gold fob curb link bracelet, uniform solid links with suspended t-bar. Length 22 cm. 24gm.
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A c1900 9ct rose gold curb link fob bracelet, solid uniform links with single clasp. Length 19.5 cm. 20.4gm.
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A 9ct yellow gold and channel set diamond hinged bangle, the row of modern brilliant cut diamonds set to the top with white gold bars flanking. 12.8gm.
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A vintage ivory bangle, domed form.
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A pair of 9ct yellow gold, pearl and diamond earring, the princess crown forms each surmounted with a diamond and with three cultured pearls, includes one drop to each.
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A 9ct gold and diamond hinged bangle, twenty round brilliant cut diamonds channel set to the top, TDW 0.50ct.
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A c.1900 9ct rose gold curb link bracelet, with hollow uniform links and padlock clasp. 11.6gm.
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A pair of 18ct gold, diamond and blue topaz earrings, a chequerboard cut blue topaz suspended from a diamond set hoop.
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A pair of 14ct rose gold, morganite and diamond halo drop earrings, each earring set with a 1.43 oval cut pink morganite (eye clean clarity), claw set, and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (I-K colour, I1-I2 clarity), suspended from a diamond set bale, hooks for pierced ears, Tmw 2.86ct, TDW 0.48ct.
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A pair of 14ct rose gold and diamond halo stud earrings, each earring set with a 0.61ct round brilliant cut diamond (I-J colour, SI1-SI2 clarity), claw set and surrounded by a halo of sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds (I-K colour, SI1-I1 clarity), TDW 1.47ct, posts for pierced ears.
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A 14ct white gold, green Ceylon sapphire and diamond flower design stud earrings, each earring set with seven round brilliant cut diamonds set as a cluster (J-K colour, SI1-I1 clarity), and surrounded by six oval cut, green sapphires representing the petals, TSW 5.74ct, TDW 0.15ct, posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 14ct white gold, heliodor and diamond double halo earrings, each set with a 1.85ct round cut, medium-dark yellow heliodor (eye clean-slightly included), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of fifty round brilliant cut diamonds (I-K colour, SI1-I2 clarity), Thw 3.70ct, TDW 0.89ct, earrings have posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 14ct white gold South Sea cultured pearl and diamond drop earrings, each set with a Baroque, white with green, pink and silver overtones, cultured South Sea pearl (10.0 cm-10.1 cm size, good lustre, slightly blemished), suspended from a bale set with four round brilliant cut diamonds (I-K colour, S12-P2 clarity), TDW 0.50ct, hooks for pierced ears.
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A 14ct rose gold, cultured pearl, sapphire and diamond drop earrings, each set with a near round, pink with silver overtones, cultured pearl (11.9 cm-12.0.6 cm size), suspended from a pink sapphire and diamond set bale, TSW 0.64ct, TDW 0.18ct (J-L colour, SI2-I1 clarity), posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond stud earrings, each 0.25ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set and surrounded by a halo of nineteen small round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.65ct, posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 18ct white gold, diamond and ruby chandelier drop earrings, each set with a floral cluster of six pear shaped rubies (slightly included) enhanced by scrolls of small round brilliant cut diamonds (colour G-I, clarity Si-I1), with three drops of pear-shaped rubies and brilliant cut diamonds suspended from the flower, Trw 6.97ct, TDW 1.12ct, posts for pierced ears with safety clip.
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A pair of 18ct gold and diamond earrings, each set with a 1.215ct radiant cut fancy yellow diamond claw set and surrounded by a halo of eighteen small round brilliant cut fancy yellow diamonds with an outer halo of twenty-four round brilliant cut white diamonds, TDW 2.83 fancy yellow diamonds, TDW 0.41 white diamonds.
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A 22ct gold cross on chain, the cross with fine notched border, the chain testing as 14ct, the clasp gold plate. Cross height 4 cm and 9.7gm. The chain length 52 cm and 3.1gm.
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A c.1900 silver fob chain, with silver fob medallion attached, twisted rail link. Length 44 cm. 43gm.
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A stylish early 20th century silver and large opal pendant on chain, the oval milk opal of 2.8 x 2 cm claw set and suspended from a smaller opal, silver rope twist chain. Length 600m
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An Edwardian 9ct rose gold gem set locket on chain, the oval locket floral engraved and set with five rubies and 12 rose cut diamonds, suspended on a 9ct rose gold rope twist chain. Length 56 cm.
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A retro Jorgen Jensen pewter necklace, three rectangular panels set with glass lapis lazuli cabochons set to the centre of each, suspended from a single bar, stamped with the full Jorgen Jensen mark, together with a silver chain.
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A retro Jorgen Jensen pewter necklace, five rose quartz cabochons rub over set and suspended from bars attached to an arched frame, stamped with the full Jorgen Jensen mark, together with a silver chain.
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A Victorian Bohemian garnet necklace, three strands of facet cut deep red Bohemian garnets with an 8ct gold over silver clasp.
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A 14ct gold sapphire and diamond flower pendant, four pear cut very light bluish-purple sapphires (eye clean clarity), claw set with five round brilliant cut diamonds (H-J colour, S12-I2 clarity), TSW 0.06ct, TDW 1.51ct.
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A pearl necklace, a single strand of graduated natural pearls (2.8 cm to 7.6 cm), of deep cream lustre, the 9ct rose gold clasp set with nine small round brilliant cut diamonds surrounding a single pearl, together with a pair of pearl earrings with screw fittings for non-pierced ears.
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A cultured Tahitian black pearl necklace, a single strand of thirty-seven near round pearls, dark grey with green overtones, (11.4.4 cm-13.8.9 cm size, medium lustre, slightly blemished-blemished), the 14ct black gold filigree ball clasp set with four small round brilliant cut diamonds (H-I colour, SI1 clarity), length 49 cm.
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A 14ct white gold, Australian opal and diamond halo pendant, a 3.05ct free-form cut, Australian opal (green-yellow-orange-violet moderate colour play), claw set and surrounded by a halo of thirty-one round brilliant cut diamonds (H-J colour, SI2-I3 clarity), the pendant is suspended on a 14K white gold chain.
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A 22ct yellow gold neck chain, oval stylised capstan type links with scroll clasp. Length 44 cm. 39gm.
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A good c.1900 curb link fob chain, two 'Dog' clips and with suspended t-bar. Length 40 cm. 43.3gm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond necklace, eighty-four graduating diamond set clusters, each comprising five round brilliant cut diamonds, (colour G-J, clarity Si-I2), TDW 19.76ct, push clasp with safety catch.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond pendant on chain, sixty small round brilliant cut diamonds set to a stylised vertical double rectangular, TDW 0.53ct, suspended from an 18ct white gold chain.
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An 18ct gold and diamond pendant and chain, a 1.86ct round brilliant cut champagne diamond claw set and surrounded by a halo of twenty small round brilliant cut diamonds with a further seven diamonds to the bale, suspended from an 18ct gold chain, TDW 2.05ct.
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A 9ct fancy link fob necklace, sixteen textured twisted links joined by substantial rings, t-bar suspended from base, dog clip, 47.1gm.
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A vintage 9ct yellow gold and large citrine dress ring, emerald cut approx. 1.2 x 1 cm. Corner claw set with scrolling basket mount.
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A vintage 14k white gold, jadeite and diamond cluster ring, the oval cabochon jadeite of good medium green colour with whiteish 'Clouds', framed by 18 old single and 4 baguette cut diamonds of TDW 0.39ct.
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A vintage 18ct yellow gold and diamond bridge ring, the five old cushion cut diamonds claw set in a row.
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An 18ct diamond and emerald band ring, gypsy style with facet cut central emerald flanked by 20 small brilliant cut diamonds, all in recessed mounts.
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A stylish 18ct yellow gold large amethyst and diamond ring, the oval facet cut amethyst of 5.2ct. Graded of 'Strong violet' colour, flanked by two pairs of round cut diamonds of 0.12ct TDW.
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An 18ct emerald and diamond cluster ring, the oval facet emerald of approx. .8 x .6 cm, surrounded by 10 modern cut diamonds.
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A retro 9ct yellow gold and large citrine ring, the oval facet cut citrine of approx.1.6 x 1.2 cm in rub-over wide rectangular mount.
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An 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond ring, a 2.00ct (approximate) oval cut sapphire claw set and surrounded by twelve round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.00ct (approximate), plain thick band.
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 0.40ct (approximate) round brilliant cut diamond claw set, high tapering shoulders, thick plain band.
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An 18ct white gold Tahitian pearl and diamond ring, the 10.5 cm Tahitian pearl with pink and silver lustre set to the centre of a plain rectangular mount with four square cut diamonds set to the four sides of the mount, thick plain band.
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A vintage 14ct gold and coral cameo ring, the coral cameo in the form of a classical woman, set in a rub over mount, decorated shoulders and plain shank.
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